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Letter from Elizabeth Simpson to James and Marguerite McBey (Letters - General)
Image Not Available for Letter from Elizabeth Simpson to James and Marguerite McBey (Letters - General)

Letter from Elizabeth Simpson to James and Marguerite McBey (Letters - General)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1942
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions23 × 17.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008312.41
Keywords
About MeLetter from Elizabeth Simpson to James and Marguerite McBey, dated 17 August 1942. Two pages. The letter is regarding the bereavement mentioned in ABDAG008312.40. Elizabeth (Lisbeth) thanks the McBeys for their sympathy.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.